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“As the nation mourned the death of our beloved ex Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, almost everyone was glued to their television screens watching the last rites of the funeral process. As tears poured down across many dignitaries from across the political spectrum, people were caught off by a major visual on the TV screen.The funeral pyre of Vajpayee ji was lit by his foster daughter, Namita Bhattacharya. What was striking was that this went against the age old Hindu customs of not letting women folk enter the funeral procession. It was a powerful symbol, coming right from the highest echeleons of the power that things as they are should be ready for a progressive change. Truly, customary morality cannot be a guide to modern life. “……..“Since time immemorial, our social dealings, interpersonal interactions have been guided by age old customs. These customs important in their own time frame, have defined our society and social values. But at the same time, these customs have been dehumanising, exclusionary and degrading for many marginalised sections of the society, for example: women, transgenders, disabled, downtrodden, Dalits, religious minorities etc. A modern society needs a modern, inclusive, egalitarian and progressive outlook. Age old customary morality cannot be a guide to modern life.”……..The above two are two different introductions for the essay:Customary morality cannot be a guide to modern life (UPSC CSE 2018 - Essay)Both introductions are fairly good: One is an example based, another is historical/definitional based.Which one did you like better ?I think, most of you would agree that the first one is better. It is more powerful. Emotive. Personalised. And an unique example. You won’t find that in any other of 10,000 answer scripts being evaluated.That is what an effective essay should be: It should be your own creative personalised intervention so that you express truly what you feel about the subject.I scored 163 in UPSC CSE 2016 Essay (second highest for that year). Just after writing the essay, I was sure that I’ll score well. Both the topics (women, cooperative federalism) were well prepared for me and I strongly felt on both the issues.I myself couldn’t emulate that again in my next attempt, the next year. And I knew too, just after the exam, that I haven’t done a great job.Here’s your cheatsheet for a good essay:Have ready reference material prepared on various Themes:Health - status and reforms neededPublic Health (Corona)Education (NEP 2020 in news too)Women and associated issuesYouth / Sports [Utility, Olympics]Globalisation ( deglobalisation ?)Cooperative and collaborative FederalismEconomy / Development / Poverty / Skills/ EmploymentUrbanisation and issues associatedAgriculture and associated reformsDemocracy and problems with itFreedom of expression / Liberty : need and issuesGovernance issues / CorruptionGlobal conflicts, for example: Issues in West Asia, wars (ISIS etc), South China sea, Coronavirus, US-China (trade, 5G), North Korea, Iran, African problems, theatres of cyber and space etcTerrorism / Crime control / Security issuesForeign Policy changes and challenges (Multialignment, border skirmishes, neighbourhood relations, regional groupings)Environment / Climate Change / Blue economyLand / Air / Water resources and challengesScience and Tech and current trends (AI, Blockchain, Cloud computing, nanotech, Robotics, space, 3D printing IT etc)Social Justice - Progress on that frontIndia’s cultural diversity / Communal harmonyRole of Media and issuesRelevance of Gandhiji and his ideas todayMoral degeneration of society and collapse of ethical infrastructureRise of relentless consumerism and idea of minimalismYou can easily expect atleast one essay every year on the above list of topics I have mentioned - Prepare relevant introductions (anecdotes, data, facts and figures, stories, quotes), various different dimensions (body part) and progressive conclusions (best practices etc) regarding every such topic.Choosing the one topic out of 4: Please, don’t choose the tough topic thinking you will score high as fewer people will write on it. That’s a sureshot recipe for disaster. Choose what you’re comfortable with.Introduction is very important. (You can see why from the way I began this answer with). Intro acts as a hook. It should be captive, catch the reader’s eye. It has the maximum impact on the reader. It is famously said that the first two pages of your essay tell the reader how your rest of the essay would be like. Quotes, facts and figures, real life examples, stories, anecdotes help a lot.Essays should have a very broad approach, reasonably holistic in nature and diverse in scope. The body of your essay should have varied dimensions. Don’t do PhD in one dimension, instead touch every aspect of the topic. Some good general body formats (won’t work in every essay) are:SPECLIH (society, political..);Indvidual, state, national, global;Causes, Issues, Interventions, Reforms;Infrastructural, Administrative, Attitudinal;Short term, medium term, long term;Public Sector, Private, Civil Society and many such ways you can think ofEssay should be balanced. A reason I scored low in my second attempt in essay was that on the essay of ‘New India woman is a myth’ - I totally justified it to be a myth - in hindsight I should have devoted 30% space to how women have also grown so much in matters of rights and freedoms. My essay became quite one sided.Conclusion should be optimistic + progressive + visionary + global perspective and should have mention of government efforts in that direction.You have 1.5 hours to write an essay. For the first 25 minutes don’t write: just brainstorm, make your structure, dimensions, have relevant quotes, data written down, then while writing for next hour ensure a smooth flow while writing it.Try to brainstorm on topics while preparing - Think about each and every small thing regarding the topic and them formulate 4–5 key different dimensions on which you can elaborateYou will realise that 80% of your essay content is a combine of your GS 1+2+3+4 prep. Many people forget this.But an important point to note: Don’t make your essay a long GS answer. Don’t write in bullets. Use 2 paras on each page.Underline the key words and ideas. (VERY IMPORTANT) Nobody has the time to read your full essay word by word patiently.The most important thing is to have a proper and comprehensive structure to your essay. It will only come with practice. Essay should not be a disaggregated piece of information overload but good 1200 words of coherent wisdom.Your essay should have a proper flow. Your dimensions should have some connect as one reads your essay. Try to give sub headings (max 4–5) and ensure coherence of thought throughout the essay.Real life unique examples of leaders- Indian and global, famous personalities, thinkers, etc if are mentioned, have a very good impact.Also note: Gandhiji (ideas of Sarvodaya, Swaraj, Satyagraha etc) and various ethical ideas (different theories) can become one dimension in any kind of an essay.Similarly, an international dimension can be a dimension in any essay (health, education etc)You should practice atleast 8–10 essays before the final exam.I will end with a funny point. Search for Kofi Annan’s quotes. That genious of a personality has said something on everything! His quotes are eye catching to say the least.In the end, essay is make or break. There are people who have secured an amazing rank just by virtue of a good essay score and there are people who have done everything right except the essay and found their name out of the list.Finally, make your essay a worthwhile engaging read, with good mention of examples/stories. You should really feel for the topic that you are writing on. It’s very easy to distinguish what comes from the heart, what doesn’t. If you feel strongly about education and its need for the society, it will reflect in your essay.But, suppose you don’t really care about women’s rights, then however good an essay you may write with various facts and figures, the essence of it will never be pure. It’s easy to distinguish.That’s what I feel about a good essay. It does not need excellent English. But it needs wonderful thought provoking ideas. It should be your own personalised intervention. Be creative. Be you.All the best.

The Academy ExperienceThe Academy convenes the very best in higher Civil Service training and capacity building at its sprawling campuses-Charleville, Glenmire and Indira Bhawan- in the salubrious and pristine climes of Mussoorie.Participant take advantage of a vibrant campus life, competent faculty and the best of infrastructure facilities for interactive learning to develop the requisite professional competencies, skills and attitudes necessary for a career in public service.The Academy AdvantageCompared with other leading global service training centers such as Sunningdale, Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom, Ecole National’ in Paris, and West Point in the United States, the Academy is uniquely positioned in that it combines” all Souls college with a mechanics workshop.”The Academy weds theory and practice. It offers participants-new recruits and those availing post-entry level/mid-career training in the higher civil services- an opportunity to deliberate on challenges and opportunities for good governance, share and explore new frameworks for improving public policy formulation and public services delivery, shape attitudes, upgrade professional skills and competencies and enable them to be the leaders of tomorrow. While the training curriculum is extensive and need-based, the pedagogy is equally diverse and interactive.The faculty comprises carefully chosen practitioners from across the Civil Services in India with distinctive professional accomplishments, leading academics and eminent visitors. They are scholar-practitioners with the responsibility to assess training needs, design curriculum and identify pedagogy and deliver programmes.The Academy is unique in its ability to draw out specialists from the non-government and private sectors in addition to those from leading global institutions to supplement the efforts of the in-house faculty. As a result, it has emerged as a hub for learning and exchange of ideas from within and outside the Government.The Academy has distinguished alumni. They include Vice-Presidents, Cabinet Ministers, Governors, Heads of the Civil Services at the Union and the States, Ambassadors, Police Chiefs, environment and forest conservationists and others, who without much public visibility for fanfare, are engaged in the task of delivering the vision of’ an inclusive and developed India’ with unflinching commitment and absolute dedication.The Academy is committed toward building an effective, efficient, responsive and accountable civil service characterized by integrity in thought and action.A day in the life of aTraineeA typical day for an Officer Trainee at the AcademyA typical day for an Officer Trainee (OT) at the Academy starts at 6 am with morning exercise drill at the Polo Ground for 60 minutes or a 6-10 km jog. The riding schedule operates simultaneously. The OTs have about an hour to get ready, have breakfast and report for classroom sessions, which commence at 9 am.There are 5-6 academic sessions of 55 minutes on all working days as per a per-determined session plan. Evening hours from 5 pm till 7:30 pm are slotted for sports and riding. Most cultural performances and programmes are also scheduled in the evening before dinner at 8 pm. The OTs use the post-dinner time to interact with each other and also to review the day’s learning and prepare for the sessions for the next day. Notified holidays and weekends are usually reserved for extra-curricular activities such as community services, adventure sports-rock climbing, para-gliding, river rafting, shorts treks,etc. A course usually demands 14-16 hours of activity per day, which is about 80 hours of academic and other engagements per week.The importance of physical and mental fitness in leading a life of health, vitality and peace needs no reiteration. It is all the more critical for those who have hectic and often tension-filled career. Officers under training are strongly encouraged to lead a rich, varied and vibrant campus life extending much beyond the confines of lecture halls. The Academy places strong emphasis on outdoor events as part of its dynamic training curriculum. The Happy Valley Sports Complex has been expanded to meet the growing physical training needs of various course participants. Its boasts of a state-of-the art gymnasium and physical fitness center, badminton, lawn tennis courts, football, hockey ground, etc. Services to assist officers under training to improve their proficiency in sports and games. The Academy also has a full-fledged horse-riding infrastructure with instructors drawn from the best in the elite Army unit the President’s Body Guards.As part of the induction level training curriculum, officer Trainees are sent on treks to the greater Himalayas where they learn to cope with conditions of adversity, bad weather, insufficient accommodation and limited access to food items. Visit and stay in backward villages to understand and appreciate the realities of rural life is integral to induction level programmes. Officer Trainees are encouraged to take up extra-curricular modules and cultivate in-depth interest and proficiency in any hobby of choice. To achieve this, they are encouraged to participate in the activities of various clubs and societies in order to express their creative potentialThe various clubs and societies in the Academy include:Adventure SportsAlumni AssociationFilm SocietyHouse Journal SocietyFine Arts AssociationHobbies ClubManagement CircleNature Lover’s ClubFacilitiesFACILITIESTo support its training mission, the Academy has a wide range of facilities which include spacious and well equipped lecture rooms, conference halls, auditorium, library, mess, hostel, sports complex, dispensary, reprographic unit, bank, post office, EPABX, computer lab and lately, the LAN and the Internet.Teaching Facilities IT Services LibraryResearch Officers Mess AccommodationMedical Centre Sports ComplexTopSPORTS COMPLEX :The Academy has a sprawling sports complex with facilities for athletics, football, cricket, tennis, badminton, squash, volleyball, basketball, yoga, table-tennis, billiards among other sports. It has a modern gymnasium endowed with weight training and aerobic fitness equipment. The Academy maintains its own stable of horses and riding is taught to trainees by instructors from the elite President's Body Guards.In addition, training is also given in the art of self-defense, shooting, rock-climbing, archery, etc. Trainees are also taken for mandatory trekking and mountaineering expeditions as also for adventure sports like river rafting, parasailing, etc. The Academy proposes to construct an all weather temperature-regulated swimming pool in the near future.​​​TopLIBRARY :The Gandhi Smriti Library of the Academy has a collection of over 1.65 lakhs RFID tagged books, 5000 CD/DVDs, and receives about 300 periodicals and magazines by way of subscription, exchange and complimentary basis, 38 National and Regional newspapers and a subscription to 4 online resources. As the library is RFID enabled issue, and return is automated. Photocopy facility is available to the readers on cost basis.The timings of the library are:On working days during the course : 09:00 AM to 09:00 PMOn Saturday’s, Sunday’s and holidays: 09:30 AM to 6:00 PMNon course duration: 09:00 AM to 05:30 PMTopACCOMMODATION :The Academy provides residential facility to all its trainees and course participants. For Induction Training of regular recruits, the Academy has Ganga, Kaveri and Narmada hostels with double occupancy facility. These rooms are centrally-heated and furnished with television and telephone facility.For participants in Mid Career Training Programme, residential accommodation is provided in the Silverwood, Mahanadi, Happy Valley and Valley View Executive Hostel with over 141 rooms. All hostels have common lounges with audio-visual equipment. The Executive Hostels are also equipped with modern laundromats and common recreational areas.The Academy has Kalindi Guest House for visiting faculty. Rooms are also earmarked in Silverwood for other Guests.Brahmputra Awas consists of Studio Apartments for fellows and adjunct faculty.​​TopTEACHING FACILITIES :The Academy has four main office buildings, viz. Karmashila, Dhruvshila, Gyanshila and Aadharshila.Karmashila was constructed in the year 1992 after a devastating fire destroyed large sections of the old Charleville hotel building. While Karmashila houses teaching classrooms, Library, Officers Mess and the Officers Lounge. Dhruvashila and Gyanshila houses offices of the Faculty as well as administrative staff. Class rooms and Lecture Halls are also available in Gyanshila. Newly constructed Aadharshila building comprises of one Computer Hall and three Lecture Halls. For short-term courses and conferences/workshops the Academy has in addition to the facilities on the main campus, Indira Bhavan Complex, which is located at a distance of 1 km from the Main campus.As the primary activity at the Academy is training, lecture rooms and auditoria are well-equipped with latest audio-visual facility along with facility for video-recording, video-conferencing.TopRESEARCH :.Research CentersTopMEDICAL CENTRE:The Academy Medical Centre provides medical services to all the officer-trainees, faculty members, staff and their families. It is manned by a Chief Medical Officer, Senior Medical Officer, Visiting Specialist, Nursing and Para-Medical Staff. A Modern Pathology lab, X-Ray Unit, Dental, Physiotherapy Unit and a will equipped emergency ward are a part of the Medical Centre. Serious cases are referred to the hospitals either in Mussoorie or Dehradun. The society for social services also runs a free Homeopathic Dispensary near Happy Valley in the Academy Premises.1. Medical Centre onlineTopCOMPUTERS :The institute has a computer section which is actively involved in clinical data processing, and accounting. It has broadband Internet connection of BSNL, and also an advanced software packages to assist officer trainees in respect of training. This section is strengthened by e-office,in house E-mail facility, Campus Wi-Fi and other advanced softwares which are functioning in different sections of the campus.TopOFFICERS MESS :The Officers’ Mess in the premises of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, is a sacred institution. It is a place where cultures, traditions, practices and beliefs converge through a variety of cuisines. This institution endlessly fosters and nurtures the spirit of universal brotherhood and fraternity amongst the probationers. The Mess has a mandate to achieve the highest standards in terms of decorum, conduct and services. Every probationer is an integral part of this institution.The Officers’ Mess is run by the probationers. The members of the mess committee are from amongst the family of probationers. The mess committee consists of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer and five other members, who take upon themselves the unquestioned duty to boost the underlying philosophy of esprit-de-corps.The Mess Committee functions under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director’s Nominee of the Officers’ Mess. The Mess is assisted by a full time Mess Manager, Accountant, Store Keeper, and Supervisors. The strength of this institution is the employees of the Officers’ Mess which include cooks, helpers, table bearers, room bearers, sweepers and, dishwashers.The Mess Committee has the mandate to organize formal and informal get together either as an independent entity or in association with other clubs and societies. The mess Committee has a prime duty cast upon themselves in terms of celebration of such days, occasions and, festivals which reflect various hues and colours of the Great Nation.source : www.lbsnaa.gov.in

Q. What SAT/ACT scores are required to get into Jacobs University Bremen?A. Jacobs University Bremem was modeled after Rice University in Houston, Texas. The curriculum, architecture and residential college system closely follow what makes Rice University special and successful. There is close affiliation with strong exchange programs.APPLY NOWSTANDARDIZED TESTING (SAT/ACT/TestAS)Students who will graduate (or graduated) with the German Abitur do not need to submit standardized test scores to Jacobs University. Most applicants are required to submit SAT/ACT/TestAS scores in order to be eligible for admission to Jacobs University. You may be exempted from this requirement depending on your high school subject combination and expected/earned high school diploma type . Please check with our undergraduate admissions office, making sure to mention your final year high school subject combination and diploma to find out if you will be required to submit a test score before we can review your application.The following tests are accepted:Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): this test consists of two sections: Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, plus an optional Essay. Jacobs University does not require the optional writing section. Each section is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale, making a perfect score of 1600. Furthermore, SAT Subject Tests are usually not required for admission to Jacobs University, but Jacobs will accept scores from the exams if you choose to additionally submit them. However, students taking IB Math Studies with no natural science subject at higher level as part of their IB subject selection are required to take SAT Subject Tests in Math 1/2 and one science (Biology E/M, Chemistry or Physics).American College Testing (ACT): this test consists of four sections: English, Reading, Math, and Science, as well as an optional writing test. Jacobs University does not require the writing test offered by the ACT. Each section is scored on a 1 to 36 point scale. The composite ACT score is the average score of all the four sections of the test.Test for Academic Studies (TestAS): The TestAS is a centrally adminstered, standardised scholastic aptitude test for applicants interested in pursuing their undergraduate studies in Germany. The test consists of a core test and subject-specific test modules. In addition to the core module, candidates must choose one of the following subject-specific modules: Economics, or Engineering, or Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences, or Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. You can freely choose which subject-specific module of the test you would like to take for applying to Jacobs Universityexcept if you are going to graduate with Math Studies with no natural science subject at higher level in your IB diploma. In this case, you are required to take the Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences module.Please note that when evaluating applications, we will consider the highest testing results reported from individual sections (also across testing dates if you took a test more than once) of the SAT and ACT (so called superscoring). You can also opt for your SAT/ACT scores to be delivered electronically directly to Jacobs University. To use this service, use the following codes: 5249 for the ACT and 3665 for the SAT.The SAT, ACT and TestAS tests are administered throughout the world on set dates and one must register well in advance. The table below presents an overview of upcoming international test dates and their corresponding registration deadlines:Jacobs University Bremen - WikipediaJacobs University - Inspiration is a PlaceJacobs University BremenFACTS & FIGURESOrganizationPrivate, independent university, registered as a not-for-profit organizationIndependent board of governors: sets overall policies. The president is appointed by the Board of Governors. The President and the Managing Director form the Executive Board of Jacobs University gGmbH.The primary language of instruction and campus communication is English.Opened in 2001The Jacobs University was founded with the support of the city-state of Bremen, the University of Bremen, and Rice University in Houston, Texas.LocationFree Hanseatic City of Bremen, Germany (population: about 550,000)Campus: 34 hectares (about 90 acres), 17 kilometers (10 miles) from the city center2017 Academic Year, Fall Semester1,399 students from 110 countries incl. visiting/exchange studentsPreparatory programs: 60 studentsBachelor programs: 825 studentsMaster programs: 220 studentsPhD programs: 278 studentsExecutive Education: 16 participantsEmployees437 employees, of these:78 professors203 researchers and lecturersQualificationsBachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Executive Master, Doctor of PhilosophyExchange programsJacobs University offers study exchange programs in conjunction with international partners including Rice University, Washington State University, Carnegie Mellon University in the USA, Fudan University in China, Technion in Israel and Yamanashi Gakuin University in Japan; it is also involved in the EU exchange program ERASMUS+.Course feesDepending on the study program, between €10,000 and €30,000 per academic yearStudents are selected purely on merit. A system of scholarships, grants, and tuition deferral enables every admitted applicant for a bachelor program to study at Jacobs University.Jacobs University - BremenChegg.comhttps://www.jacobs-university.de/sites/default/files/admission_enrollment_policy_okt._2016_vf.pdfJacobs University BremenJacobs University BremenJacobs Scholarships Demystified || Great insights about studying at Jacobs University Bremen!Jacobs University Bremen - Search Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programs for Study Abroad - iCudBStudent Faculty Ratio 11:1International Student(%) 74.8Cost of Living EURO 4,500Cost of Tution EURO 20,000Total UG Students 730Total PG Students 580Male/Female ratio 49:51Acceptance Rate(%) 61.2Jacobs University Bremen (previously International University Bremen, IUB) is an international, private residential university in Bremen, Germany. Jacobs University is an English-speaking higher education institution and combines aspects from the American and German academic systems. The 80-acre Jacobs University Bremen campus offers what, in Germany, is a new concept for teaching, research, and living. Undergraduate students live in four residential colleges on the campus. Each college comprises students and faculty of different disciplines, origins, and ages. Exchanges between students and faculty are encouraged outside as well as inside the seminar rooms. Jacobs University is home to four residential colleges: Alfried Krupp College, Mercator College, College 3, and College Nordmetall. A variety of common rooms can be booked by students for conferences and meetings, playing games, practicing dance, and watching movies or sports. The colleges offer similar amenities but foster their own unique identities with different traditions and events. Each college is headed by a College Master, a professorial member of academic staff and their family, There is a sports and convention center, playing fields, a cinema, a theater space,and a dedicated student facility building (the Student Activity Center) including a late-night shop, the Interfaith House (serving the multiple purpose of a church, concert venue and praying location open to every religion), a café, multiple student clubs and even a kindergarten/preschool. In terms of academic resources, there are lecture halls, classrooms and laboratories in different locations around the campus as well as the modern Information Resource Centre (including an actual library and access to online research resources).